Authorities identify NY subway bomber as Akayed Ullah, 27

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11 December 2017, 5:46 pm Edit

Police have identified the 27-year-old man who detonated an explosive device strapped to his body in the New York City subway.

Police say Akayed Ullah intentionally exploded the crude device in a passageway under Times Square during the morning rush hour Monday. They say he is in custody. They say the device is a crudely made pipe bomb.

Authorities called the incident an attempted terrorist attack. Three other people suffered minor injuries, including headaches and ringing in the ears.

The suspect had burns on his abdomen and his hands.

Law enforcement officials say he was inspired by Islamic State, but had apparently not had any direct contact with the terror group.

— AP